Science Of Sport

Scientists Name Greatest Formula One Driver Of All Time In New Study

Researchers say Juan Manuel Fangio was better than any other F1 driver, living or dead. Here's why.
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Here's How The Start Of A Race May Influence An Athlete's Performance

It all depends on the official's timing, scientists say.
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Bengals Win Because Of Science, Says Neil deGrasse Tyson

The Coriolis effect, caused by the earth's rotation, explains why the ball bounced right after hitting a goal post upright.
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Home Plate Collisions May Not Be Baseball Catchers' Biggest Injury Risk

A new study challenges the notion that collision injuries are the biggest threat for Major League Baseball catchers.
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Here's How Music Influences Your Workout, According To Science

Listening to music during exercise could lead to a better workout, scientists say.
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What Do Runners Think About? Here's The Sad Truth

It turns out that long-distance runners mostly think about how miserable running is, according to new research.
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7 Dehydration Myths, Busted

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